Criminal Defense

Police officers must balance the civil rights of everyone with their need to investigate. Everyone physically present in the United States enjoys the protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the Fourth Amendment. People have protection from...

Defendants facing criminal charges have several options available to them. They can work with a defense attorney to suppress evidence and pursue the dismissal of the charges against them. They can develop a thorough trial strategy that might highlight issues with the...

In Michigan, you have the right to testify in your own defense or not. This means no one can force you to speak in court during your trial, and choosing to remain silent does not mean you are guilty. That said, the decision to take the stand is something that can...

Home security looks a lot different these days. With the rise of smart cameras, motion sensors and voice-controlled assistants, your house might be collecting evidence even when you are not thinking about it. These tools have made homes more secure, but they have also...

The U.S. Constitution is a beacon of justice, designed to uphold the rights and freedoms of individuals. Among its most vital protections are those afforded to people charged with a crime. These safeguards help ensure fairness and reflect the nation's commitment to...

Many people set fire to something when they were kids to see what would happen. Most of the time, nothing further came of it, bar perhaps a telling off if their parents ever found out. As an adult, setting fire to something will typically be taken much more seriously...

When you’re taken into custody, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. However, it helps to understand and assert your legal rights, including the right to remain silent. The U.S. Constitution's Fifth Amendment guarantees this right. What exactly does this...

When caught up in a criminal case, you may get a proposition for a plea deal, which is an offer from the prosecution (likely) to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a lighter sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial. While it may be a good deal, a plea deal...

These days, plea deals are more common than criminal trials. It’s estimated that roughly 98% of criminal cases in federal courts end that way, and figures in local jurisdictions are not thought to be much different. None of that means that a plea agreement is right...

Too often, when people are using drugs with someone who appears to overdose, their first instinct is to flee the scene. Many won’t even call 911 out of fear that their call will be tracked to their cellphone. Sometimes, even if they’re able to, people won’t even call...